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Season 2 - Episode 4

The Path to Dandasana

35 min - Practice
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Patricia Sullivan
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Patricia shares a practice to awaken, activate, and strengthen the spine for Dandasana (Staff Pose). With the support of the wall and props, she shares techniques to strengthen and mobilize the spine, pelvis, and shoulder blades. You will feel supported from within.
What You'll Need: Mat, Wall, Blanket (2), Strap, Block (2)

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Beginner
Mixed Pace
Feb 01, 2015
Hatha, Iyengar
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Pelvis, Spine
Acceptance

Practice with Patricia - Season 2

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Patricia shares techniques to strengthen and mobilize the spine, pelvis, and shoulder blades in preparation for Dandasana (Staff Pose).
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The Path to Dandasana
Patricia Sullivan
Beginner
35 min
Practice with Patricia
Hatha
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Christy M
2 people like this.
Ah, dandasana. I appreciate how Patricia illuminates this cornerstone pose. And, I was able to sit with and feel the mobility of my pose as well as the hamstring injury I have now. Thank you.
7 years ago
Patricia Sullivan
1 person likes this.
Yes, the benefits of this often overlooked pose have surprised me over the years. So glad the sequence gave you some relief!
7 years ago
Judy S
1 person likes this.
I loved this. Looking forward to seeing more of your work soon.
7 years ago
Patricia Sullivan
1 person likes this.
Hi Judy, thanks for connecting. So glad you found this practice to your liking. It has many nuggets which help other poses come more freely. Love, Patricia
7 years ago
Elizabeth H
2 people like this.
Thank you Patricia- so nice to have your detailed and support instruction as well as your obvious years of practice.
5 years ago
Elizabeth H
1 person likes this.
Thank you Patricia. What a grounding way to start the day and stretch a hamstring injury! I love my yoga with you!!
5 years ago
Patricia Sullivan
Hi Elizabeth, I'm loving that you're enjoying my particular approach to this vat art of embodying vi you poses. Come again, any time - pardon the pun!
5 years ago
Kate M
2 people like this.
Wow. Such deep, deep intuitive understanding of the body here, Patricia! A wonderful, wonderful exploration... thank you, thank you!
5 years ago
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